UCT seek to be defensively organised in clash against TUT Ladies

The students will look to redeem themselves coming on the back of a 2 - 0 defeat to Richmond United.

Speaking to SABC Sport, Parker says they took lessons from the previous match and promised to show up at the Kopano Astroturf a lot more prepared.

“Because of the other duties we have outside football, we could only arrive in the Am for the match against Richmond, and obviously, the players were exhausted.

But no excuse, we want to be more defensively organised against TUT and show up more prepared,’’ said Parker.

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The newcomers in top-flight football already find themselves within the top eight in the final quarter of the Hollywoodbets Super League, with 23 points.

Parker says it is satisfying to see where they currently find themselves, but hopes to achieve more.

“We're satisfied with where we are at this stage. It could have been a bit better, but if at the start of the season you'd offered me a top 8 spot, I would have taken that without hesitation.

“Now that we are there and thereabout, we're aiming higher, but also staying realistic in our ambitions,’’ added Parker.

After 8 wins in 23 matches, coach Parker adds that he wants to improve his combinations.

“We have more or less settled a few combinations, but there are still several areas for improvement. We know that if we want to be more competitive, we're going to have to level up next season, and that goes for players and the support staff alike.